Wake County sheriff’s deputies said Gordon was originally pulled over for driving 50 mph in the 35 mph speed zone. The traffic stop happened just before 3 a.m. at the intersection Glenwood Avenue at Pasquotank Drive.

Gordon was then taken into custody on a driving while impaired charge.

According to the citation issued, Gordon's blood alcohol level registered at .09, which is .01 over the legal limit.

At around 5:45 a.m. Saturday,

The 23-year-old was released from jail at around 5:45 a.m. Saturday, after a $500 bond was posted.

NewsChannel5’s ABC affiliate in Raleigh, N.C., WTVD, reports that Haydn "Fats" Thomas paid the $500 to bond out the troubled wide receiver. Thomas has been linked to rental cars driven by former UNC Chapel Hill basketball player PJ Hairston.

Also, Gordon was reportedly driving a car with a North Carolina license tag, but he has no family in Wake County, WTVD reports.

Browns General Manager Ray Farmer released the following statement about the matter:

“We are aware of the matter and are disappointed to learn of this situation. We will comment further at the appropriate time.”